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Encyclopedia > Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (Ireland)

The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism is the senior minister at the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism (An Roinn Ealaíon Spóirt agus Turasóireachta) in the Irish Government. The current Minister is John O'Donoghue, TD.

A minister or a secretary is a politician who heads a government ministry or department (e. ... The Government (Irish: Rialtas) is the cabinet that exercises executive authority in the Republic of Ireland. ... John ODonoghue (born May 1956) is a senior Irish Fianna Fáil politician. ... A TD or Teachta Dála (Irish for Dáil Deputy, pronounced chock-ta dawla) is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Irish Oireachtas (pronounced orr-och-tas) or National Parliament. ...

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Overview

The Minister for Economic Planning & Development was created by the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1977. The title was renamed Minister for Energy by order in 1980 and again in 1993 the title changed to Minister for Tourism and Trade. Several more title changes occurred, the current title was created on 6 June 2002 with the formation of the Government of the 29th Dáil — is primarily charged with policy-making in the areas of Arts, Sport and Tourism. June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (158th in leap years), with 208 days remaining. ... 2002(MMII) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... On Thursday, June 26, 2002, the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, on the nomination of the 29th Dáil Éireann, appointed Bertie Ahern as Taoiseach. ...

  • ARTS

Formulation, development and evaluation of policy and structures to promote and foster the practice and appreciation of the creative and interpretative arts and to encourage the development of the Irish film industry; enabling the national cultural institutions, as integral elements of the national culture, to preserve, protect and present for the benefit of present and future generations our moveable heritage and cultural assets.

  • SPORT

Formulation, development and evaluation of sport policy (the implementation of which in the main is a matter for the Irish Sports Council); overseeing major sports projects, including the National Aquatic Centre at Abbotstown; developing proposals for the provision of a national stadium; the administration of the Sports Capital and the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programmes.

  • TOURISM

Facilitating the continued development by the tourism industry of an economic and environmentally sustainable and spatially balanced tourism sector, through formulating monitoring and reviewing a range of supporting policies and programmes, particularly within the framework of the National Development Plan and North/South Co-operation.


Minister for Economic Planning & Development 1977-1980

# Name Took Office Left Office Party
1. Martin O'Donoghue July 8, 1977 December 11, 1979 Fianna Fáil
2. Michael O'Kennedy December 12, 1979 January 21, 1980 Fianna Fáil

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Minister for Energy 1980-1981

# Name Took Office Left Office Party
Michael O'Kennedy January 21, 1980 January 22, 1980 Fianna Fáil
3. George Colley January 22, 1980 June 30, 1981 Fianna Fáil
4. Michael O'Leary June 30, 1981 August 21, 1981 Labour Party

Michael OKennedy, (born February, 1936) was a senior Irish Fianna Fáil politician. ... January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... George Colley (October 18, 1925 - September 17, 1983), was a senior Irish politician. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... June 30 is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 184 days remaining, and the last day of June. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... Michael OLeary (born 1936), is a former leader of the Irish Labour Party ( 1981- 1982). ... June 30 is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 184 days remaining, and the last day of June. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 21 is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Logo of the Irish Labour Party The Irish Labour Party (Irish: Páirti an Lucht Oibre) is the third largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. ...

Minister for Industry & Energy 1981-1983

# Name Took Office Left Office Party
Michael O'Leary August 21, 1981 March 9, 1982 Labour Party
5. Albert Reynolds
(1st time)		 March 9, 1982 December 14, 1982 Fianna Fáil
6. John Bruton December 14, 1982 December 13, 1983 Fine Gael
7. Dick Spring December 13, 1983 December 17, 1983 Labour Party

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Minister for Energy 1983-1993

# Name Took Office Left Office Party
Dick Spring December 17, 1983 January 20, 1987 Labour Party
8. Michael Noonan January 20, 1987 March 10, 1987 Fine Gael
9. Ray Burke March 10, 1987 November 24, 1988 Fianna Fáil
10. Michael Smith November 24, 1988 July 12, 1989 Fianna Fáil
11. Bobby Molloy July 12, 1989 November 4, 1992 Progressive Democrats
Albert Reynolds
(2nd time)		 November 4, 1992 January 12, 1993 Fianna Fáil
12. Brian Cowen January 12, 1993 January 22, 1993 Fianna Fáil

Richard Spring (born August 29, 1950 in Tralee County Kerry), is a businessman and former senior Irish politician. ... December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Logo of the Irish Labour Party The Irish Labour Party (Irish: Páirti an Lucht Oibre) is the third largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. ... This article is about Michael Noonan the Fine Gael politician. ... January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... March 10 is the 69th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (70th in Leap years). ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Fine Gael (IPA in English and in Irish, approximate English translation: Family of the Irish) is the second largest political party in both the Republic of Ireland and Ireland as a whole. ... Ray Burke (born September 30, 1943) is a former Fianna Fáil politician. ... March 10 is the 69th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (70th in Leap years). ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... November 24 is the 328th day (329th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... This article is about Michael Smith the Irish politician. ... November 24 is the 328th day (329th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... July 12 is the 193rd day (194th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 172 days remaining. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... Bobby Molloy (b. ... July 12 is the 193rd day (194th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 172 days remaining. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... November 4 is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 57 days remaining. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... The Progressive Democrats (in Irish An Páirtí Daonlathach, literal back-translation: The Democratic Party) is a free market liberal party in the Republic of Ireland founded in 1985. ... Albert Reynolds (Irish spelling Ailbhe Mac Raghnaill) (born November 3, 1932), was the eighth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving one term in office from 1992 until 1994. ... November 4 is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 57 days remaining. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... January 12 is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... The Irish Minister for Finance Brian Cowen, TD Brian Cowen (born January 10, 1960) is a senior Irish Fianna Fáil politician. ... January 12 is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ...

Minister for Tourism & Trade 1993-1997

# Name Took Office Left Office Party
13. Charlie McCreevy January 22, 1993 December 15, 1994 Fianna Fáil
14. Enda Kenny December 15, 1994 June 26, 1997 Fine Gael
14. Jim McDaid June 26, 1997 July 12, 1997 Fianna Fáil

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Minister for Tourism, Sport & Recreation 1997-2002

# Name Took Office Left Office Party
Jim McDaid July 12, 1997 June 6, 2002 Fianna Fáil

Dr. Jim McDaid (b. ... July 12 is the 193rd day (194th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 172 days remaining. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (158th in leap years), with 208 days remaining. ... 2002(MMII) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ...

Minister for Arts, Sport & Tourism 2002-present

# Name Took Office Left Office Party
15. John O'Donoghue June 6, 2002 Current Incumbent Fianna Fáil

John ODonoghue (born May 1956) is a senior Irish Fianna Fáil politician. ... June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (158th in leap years), with 208 days remaining. ... 2002(MMII) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ...

See also

Republic of Ireland (and predecessor states) The executive branch of the modern Republic of Ireland is known as the Government. However, since 1919, cabinets have functioned in the southern twenty-six counties of Ireland under two other names: the Aireacht (or Ministry) of the 1919-1922 Irish Republic, and the...

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